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The 4-1 BC Maroons will travel to Bitterroot this Friday to play the 5-1 Hamilton Broncs. With only two games remaining both teams are battling to qualify for the Class “A “Playoffs. The top three teams will advance to the 2025 post season. Frenchtown has all but captured the Conference title so the Maroons, Broncs, and Dillon Beavers will be fighting for the final two spots. “We are excited to hit the road to play the Broncs” said Coach Don Peoples.” “They are an outstanding team, and they’ll be a big challenge for our guys. We’ve had a great week of practice, and we’ll be ready to go.” Game time will be at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on (KOPR 94.1) and on the NFHS Network. The Maroons will return home next Friday for Senior Night and a match-up with the Dillon Beavers.

Orphan Girl Children’s Theatre presents Anastasia, the musical at the Mother Lode Theatre with thanks in part to the Butte Central Drama Club. With central students directly at the helm including Stage Manager Karter Lindau, production team members (and performers) Molly Peck and Caden Tippet, the cast also includes a large collection of BC drama members: Izzy Lopez, Preston Tippet, Bella Crawford, Milly Lopez, Frances Shahan, Carolyn Lopez, Keith Lopez, Zek Otherbull and Lulu Heppler. Butte Central drama club students have had a unique hands on experience with both the OGCT creative team and the MLT tech staff. Learning new skills including projection images for the stage, set design and building, operation of the fly rail system and more, these students are busy both on the stage and behind the scenes. As an integral part of the production team, these students have learned important stage skills that transfer directly to learning objectives within every curriculum including technology, public speaking, math, literature, world history and geography and beyond. Anastasia  is a  musical play  with music and lyrics by  Stephen Flaherty  and  Lynn Ahrens , and a book by  Terrence McNally . Based on the  20th Century Fox Animation   1997 film of the same name , the musical adapts the legend of the  Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia , who was rumored to have escaped and survived the  execution  of the Russian Imperial family. Many years later, an  amnesiac  young woman named  Anya  hopes to find some trace of her past by siding with two con men, who wish to take advantage of her resemblance to Anastasia. Tickets can be purchased at https://motherlode.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200499938 Preview: https://youtu.be/NogsC_0pZAQ

10/16 No School - Teacher Conference in Helena 10/17 Teacher Conference in Helena 10/20 High School Blood Drive 10/31 Grade School Halloween Parade Early Dismissal Grade School - 11:30 11/6- 11/7 Parent Teacher Conference All Schools 11/6 First Auction Meeting 11/6 Sue's Birthday!!!!!! 11/18 Laverne Combo Thanksgiving Dinner 3/20/2026 Maroon Auction

A remarkable new opportunity has just opened for Butte Central students planning to attend Carroll College. The Simperman-Corette Foundation has announced six new full-tuition scholarships for Montana undergraduates — including three dedicated exclusively to Butte Central High School graduates. These Simperman-Corette Scholarships, when combined with Carroll’s merit scholarships, will cover students’ full tuition and fees. The remaining three scholarsh3ips will go to incoming math and science majors at Carroll. This program expands upon what was previously known as the Simperman Scholarship, a $10,000-per-year grant that many Butte Central students have benefited from in recent years — including Mackenzie Cupp, Michael Peck, and Aydin Durkin. The new scholarships now represent a full-tuition award, dramatically increasing the level of support available to BC graduates pursuing their education at Carroll. “These scholarships carry forward my father’s deep belief in the transformative power of Catholic education,” said Roy W. Simperman Jr., trustee of the Simperman-Corette Foundation. “Carroll was where his life changed, where hard work, faith, and opportunity came together to set him on a path of success. It was always his wish that future generations could experience that same life-changing education without financial barriers.” How It Works For Butte Central graduates, applying is simple — students need only apply for admission to Carroll College, complete the general scholarship application, and submit their FAFSA. As long as recipients remain in good academic standing, the scholarships will renew each year. Carroll’s current full-time tuition and fees total $57,306 per year, and the average student already receives about $31,000 in gift aid. This new scholarship helps close the gap completely, ensuring that Butte Central graduates can attend one of Montana’s top Catholic colleges tuition-free. A Legacy of Support The Simperman-Corette Foundation has already provided more than $2.8 million in scholarships to over 330 Carroll students through the Elsie P. Corette Scholarship Fund and the Roy F. Simperman Math, Science, and Nursing Scholarships. “We are deeply thankful to the Simperman family for their continued generosity and belief in Carroll’s mission,” said Carroll College Co-President Jennifer Glowienka. “Their support, along with that of so many dedicated donors, demonstrates the transformative power of philanthropy in changing students’ lives.” For more information or to apply, visit www.carroll.edu/new-student-scholarships

BUTTE, MT – The Butte Central Student Council successfully launched its “Pink Bracelet” fundraiser during last Friday night’s Maroon football game, raising approximately $160, so far, to benefit two local scholarship programs. Molly Peck selling bracelets at the Football Game The sale was part of Butte Central’s annual “Pink Game,” an event dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Students, fans, and athletes joined together by wearing pink and purchasing bracelets, showing solidarity with survivors and honoring those lost to the disease. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be split between the Delaney Doherty Memorial Scholarship, which honors the life and spirit of Delaney by helping students pursue higher education, and the Mariah’s Challenge Scholarship, which awards young people who commit to living drug- and alcohol-free lives. Both organizations encourage positive choices and reflect values of hope, resilience, and community strength. Student Council members plan to continue bracelet sales at this week’s volleyball game and throughout the month of October. A final donation to both scholarship programs will be made at the conclusion of the campaign. Molly Peck Student Council President and Lexa Thompson Vice President celebrate Pink Out “This fundraiser shows how our students can take an idea as simple as selling bracelets and turn it into something meaningful for our community,” said a Student Council president, Molly Peck. “We’re proud to raise awareness for breast cancer while also supporting scholarships that encourage students to live with purpose.”

Faith-in-Action / Community Outreach is a very important part of our Butte Central Theology curriculum. Mrs. Becky Peoples coordinates with various places in our community to set up volunteer times for Butte Central students to give their time, talents and kindness, helping out where needed. Each of Becky’s high school classes is assigned to a different cause and every week fulfills jobs that aid in each cause. Some examples of the faith-in-action assignments are as follows: Head-Start: helping in busy classrooms with students ages 3-10, doing whatever the teacher asks of each student-volunteer. (One class of Juniors and Becky go every Tues. morning to help in the young student classes and an alternating group of 7 Sophomore students go each Tues. afternoon to help in the older student classes.) Big Sky Senior Living: assisting residents with numerous tasks, keeping them company, playing games, and doing puzzles etc. Beautiful bonds are created between students and the residents:-) Becky and a Junior class of students go every Tues.) The Knights of Columbus: setting up tables and preparing food, serving lunch to the homeless community of Butte, and cleaning up after lunch (every Tues. and Thursday 3 different  high school students alternate each week.) BC Elementary: helping teachers and students with various tasks and assignments needed at the time. (a full class of sophomores go to help one day a week.) High school senior students also help at the elementary school by periodically teaching  mini Theology lessons that they have previously learned such as, teaching the Rosary, Valentine projects, (Virtue of Love/Charity) and Guardian Angel lessons. New Hope (Women's Center): Three senior girls go on Monday’s to assist with filing, stocking, and cleaning. Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army: During the holiday season we work with the Salvation Army and I coordinate pairs of students to work in shifts at each of the doors inside Walmart ringing bells to collect donations for the Salvation Army. Food Bank donations: Every school year, a school wide food drive is organized. All students and staff bring in non-perishable food items to donate to the Butte Food Bank. Butte Cares: Once a year Becky and her students work with Butte Cares during their community clothing drive…they fold, hang up, and organize clothing , set up tables, and assist the Butte Cares staff the day of the drive.

This past weekend, Butte Central’s annual Mass Outreach  tradition brought together athletes, musicians, students, families, and the wider school community in a powerful display of unity, school spirit, and faith. Our Maroon football players, volleyball players, and pep band members, joined by parents, friends, and classmates, attended local parish Masses throughout the area. Dressed in their school colors, teams sat together in the pews, participating in worship alongside parishioners. After each Mass, students warmly greeted members of the congregation and handed out special prayer cards as a way to share encouragement, hope, and gratitude for the support of the community. A Tradition Rooted in Faith Mass Outreach is more than a school event, it’s a cherished tradition at Butte Central that blends athletics, music, and spirituality. For years, this gathering has symbolized the Maroon commitment to being leaders both on and off the field. It reminds our students that teamwork extends beyond sports, reaching into the heart of service and fellowship. Building Community Connections The impact of the weekend was felt deeply in each parish. By showing up together in support of the liturgy, our student groups modeled what it means to live out the values of respect, kindness, and compassion. Parishioners expressed their appreciation for the personal touch of prayer cards that reinforced these values and strengthened the bond between Butte Central and the broader Catholic community. More Than Just Games While wins and championships are important, moments like Mass Outreach show that being a Maroon is about more than competition. It’s about representing faith, support, and the kind of spirit that inspires others. As our teams continue their seasons, they carry with them not only the pride of Butte Central but also the meaningful connections built during this special weekend. Mass Outreach will remain a highlight of the year; a reminder that school spirit is strongest when it’s shared in service to others. By coming together in worship and extending kindness beyond the walls of our gyms and stadiums, we continue to uphold the traditions that make Butte Central truly special.

Quinn Peoples Photography The Butte Central Maroons moved 4-1 in the season following a 58-22 win over the Stevensville Yellow Jackets. With the win, the Maroons are now 2-0 in the Southwestern “A” Conference.  After a back-and-forth first 11-plus minutes, the BC boys got on the scoreboard with Henley Mansanti and Tony Stajcarr tackled the Yellow Jackets quarterback in the end zone for a safety. In the second quarter, the Maroons offense got rolling and lit up the scoreboard for 22 points. Two touchdown passes from Ryan Peoples to Joshua Sutton and the rushing touchdown by Henley Mansanti put BC. to a 22-14 halftime lead.  As the teams took the field for the second half, a volley of taunts from the Yellow Jackets fired up the Maroons. Joshua Sutton provided a big response with a 84-yard kickoff return to electrify the crowd.  The Maroons built on that momentum with 2 nd  half rushing touchdowns by Ryan Peoples and Jaxson Hiatt and a touchdown reception by G. G. Fantini and Jack Nagle. For the 2nd straight week. The BC coaches emptied the benches and provided the younger Maroons valuable varsity experience. Quinn Peoples Photography Defensively, the Maroons pressured the Yellow Jackets from start to finish. Interceptions by Joshua Sutton and Jaxon Hiatt along with a fumble recovery by J.J. Taylor highlighted the BC offensive. Jack Nagle hit six extra points and G.G.Fantini's punt return was big on special teams.  The Maroons will move into the last three conference games with an eye on qualifying for the playoffs. “Our last three opponents are outstanding football teams,” said head coach Don Peoples. Our guys are going to prepare hard and be at their best.  The Maroons will hit the road this Friday to face the 2 nd  ranked Frenchtown Broncs. Game time will be at 7 p.m. The Maroons will finish the regular season with a game at Hamilton on October 17th and a home matchup with Dillon on October 24th.

Butte Central brothers Will and Beau McGree are All-State golfers. The McGrees both rallied on Saturday’s final round of the Class A State golf tournament at the Sidney Country Club to tie for 13th place on the boys’ leaderboard with a two-day total of 162 on the par-72 course. (Results) The top 15 players earn All-State recognition.... Beau and Will

By Caroline Burns Music/ Library Teacher BCGS Cala began her presentation by lighting a burning stone and smudging, or wafting, the air with cedar smoke. We then joined her in a prayer to begin. She shared this with us in the tongue of her native language, Crow.  Cala, meaning grandma, spoke to us about the tradition of receiving eagle feathers. No person can keep an eagle feather, only Native Americans are allowed to be gifted them. Through the forestry department, a Native must apply to be granted feathers found on the land. In the following picture you can see her personal fan, made of eagle feathers, that she uses for healing ceremonies, sweat lodge, and dance gatherings. It is fashioned at the end with a soft patterned fabric and light hide tassels. We learned about the sweat lodge and the cleansing effect it has on the human body and spirit. Using heat and moisture in the center of the lodge area, people then sit or lay and allow themselves time for release. The importance of this ritual is to sweat out the body's impurities and spend the time in prayer.  Men attend separately from women, unless they are husband and wife. In the winter, a switch of dried grasses is often dipped in water and patted on the body to increase circulation and bring cooling to the body and air surrounding them. Cala mentioned she is a lead singer for healing ceremonies on her reservation. She promised to share more about this when she returns. She also plans to share some call and response chanting that brings energy to a Spring and Winter gathering called Hand Games. All clothing is handmade in preparation for these games, and is coordinated by their district.  In the short time of her visit, we had the pleasure of seeing 14 sticks, 2 elk teeth, and 2 bone pins that are utilized in an actual game. We’ll see if we can learn it next time!

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Good Luck at State Golf! Best of luck to Beau, Will, and Mya McGree , along with Connor Kachmarik , as they compete at State Golf! ⛳ "Tee off to success!" We will be rooting for you all—go Maroons!